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EXTRA BUZZ Fezzes fly at big wine tasting event

EXTRA BUZZ Fezzes fly at big wine tasting event

By Michele Schmist
MUSKOGEE , Okla . – Local grape enthusiasts are likely looking forward to the 15 th Annual Flying Fez Wine Tasting Festival – 11 a . m . - 5 p . m . on March 10 at the Bedouin Shrine Temple .
The money raised at the annual festival helps support the Bedouin Shriners . The group , known for its community service and involvement , has announced “ Love to the Rescue ” as this year ’ s Shiner slogan – and urge that they are available to help children in need above all else .
Obviously , service to others ranks high on their list of priorities . Their 2018 Potentate , Dennis “ Rebar ” Brown , said they ’ re serious about philanthropy . He has also recently pointed out the importance of daily laughter . Flying Fez is the perfect combination of the two ideas .
“ We work hard so kids can walk and play again ,” they say . This event is one of the many ways in which they do just that .
Of course , sometimes a fellow in a red fez needs to play hard too . So we ’ re looking forward to seeing these guys enjoy themselves ; we ’ re guessing they want to see everyone else do the same . Having fun shouldn ’ t be too hard with succulent samples of award-winning wines from some of the best Oklahoma wineries .
At press time , participating wineries were listed as Whispering Vines ( Tulsa ), Wakefield Winery ( Stuart ), Stableridge Vineyards ( Stroud ), Fish Tales Winery ( Broken Bow ), Summerside Vineyards ( Tuttle ), Woods & Water ( Anadarko ), Pecan Creek Winery ( Muskogee ), Native Spirits Winery ( Norman ), Blue Coyote ( Adair ), Arri ’ bin Hills
Winery ( Owasso ), and Deep Branch Winery ( Cookson ).
The event is for folks 21 and over only . Admission to the wine tasting is $ 20 per person and includes an embossed wine glass . Food is available from 11:30 a . m . - 3 p . m . For $ 10 guests get a gourmet Italian lunch that includes salad , a main entrée , and dessert .
The Bedouin Shrine Temple is located at 201 S . 6 th Street . For more information head to www . bedouinwinefestival . com or call ( 918 ) 682- 2761 . Like and follow Bedouin Shrine Flying Fez Wine Tasting Festival on Facebook to stay up-to-date .
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